Experience the Power of BIM

One of the exciting areas of Building Information Modeling which has been receiving a lot of attention of late is in the area of sustainable design.  Autodesk BIM solutions help make sustainable design practices easier, more efficient, and less costly by enabling project participants to create coordinated, digital design information and documentation. This information can then be used to more accurately visualize and simulate performance, appearance, and cost, thereby helping to deliver the project faster, more economically, and with the potential for reduced environmental impact. Much of the specific information required for sustainable design, analysis, code compliance, and certification becomes routinely available as a by-product of the design process, helping to save time and money.

BIM helps architects stay competitive in an increasingly complex business climate by giving them the ability to better predict the outcome of a building before it’s built. It enables the creation of more sustainable, accurate designs with fewer errors and less waste, which can result in higher profits and more satisfied clients. And through the delivery of reliable, coordinated building information, BIM helps architects collaborate with team members more easily.

Whether you're just thinking about getting started with BIM or you want to become more proficient and streamlined in your usage of this technology, ProSoft can help—please contact us.

New Products From Autodesk

Navisworks Manage		Ecotect		Green Building Studio

The above are newly released products from Autodesk.  If you haven't heard about, or had a chance yet to check them out, you may be in for a treat.  Click on them to get more information on each, or give us a call.

• Navisworks Manage—Autodesk Navisworks Manage software provides 3D construction project professionals with the complete power of Navisworks, providing the control and peace of mind of advanced interference analysis and coordination.

• Ecotect Analysis—Autodesk® Ecotect™ Analysis green building software is a comprehensive sustainable analysis tool that delivers a wide range of simulation and analysis functionality through desktop and web-service* platforms. Powerful web-based whole-building energy, water, and carbon analysis capabilities converge with desktop tools to conduct detailed environmental simulations and visualize results.

• Green Building Studio—The Autodesk® Green Building Studio® web-based energy analysis service can help architects and designers perform whole building analysis, optimize energy efficiency, and work toward carbon neutrality earlier in the design process. With faster, more accurate energy analysis of building design proposals, architects and designers can work with sustainability in mind earlier in the process, plan proactively, and build better.

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Are You Getting Your Money's Worth From Subscription?

Most of us know the Subscription benefits:  increased productivity, predictable budgeting, and simplified license management with Autodesk® Subscription.  With access to the latest releases of your Autodesk® software, web support direct from Autodesk technical experts, and self-paced training to extend your skills, Autodesk Subscription is the best way to optimize your Autodesk software investment.

But on top of that it's important to know all the benefits from Autodesk you are entitled to from your maintenance contract and it's just as important to take advantage of the Added Value Services available by having your subscription with Autodesk Premier Partner, ProSoft.

ProSoft is recognized as one of the leading CAD Services and Consulting organizations for the Architectural, Engineering and Civil markets in the country. Our expert team dedicated to serving you and our close relationship makes ProSoft the best provider for your subscription contract.

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New Autodesk Design Institute Bundles Announced

Autodesk has recently announced totally new ADI bundles that are tailored to meet the requirements of post-secondary educational disciplines.  There are five Education Suites:

• Autodesk® Education Master Suite—a multidisciplinary educational software solution that helps students make a smooth transition into successful careers as architects, engineers, and digital artists.  This comprehensive technology suite features the same 2D and 3D design software used by professsionals worldwide, plus access to online custom curricula.

• Autodesk Education Suite for Architecture & Engineering—provides aspiring architects and engineers with access to industry tools used by professionals worldwide.  This comprehensive technology suite provides powerful building information modeling (BIM) tools and access to custom online curricula that inspire students to think and work like professional architects.

• Autodesk Education Suite for Civil & Structural Engineering—used by professionals around the globe, provides access to essential online curricula to help better prepare aspiring civil and structural engineers for rewarding future careers.  This comprehensive design and analysis solution provides an extensive suite of design software and visualization tools commonly used in professional practice.

• Autodesk Education Suite for Mechnaical Engineering—provides aspiring mechanical engineers and designers with an integrated suite of design tools that help prepare them for future professional careers.  Featuring an extensive set of Digital Prototyping tools used by professionals worldwide, this comprehensive educational solution inspires students to design, visualize, and simulate their projects.

• Autodesk Education Suite for Industrial Design—offers the same 2D and 3D design software and workflows used by professionals worldwide to better prepare industrial design and mechanical engineering students for rewarding future careers.  This educational software provides aspiring industrial designers with the same tools used by leading automotive styling studios.

The suites are supported by nine curricula that promote teaching concepts.  Curricula include professionally developed lecture notes, student workbooks, challenging projects and other valuable tools to help instructors teach crucial skills.  Among the new curricula are Sustainable Design Education Curriculum, a series of lessons that explore the methods and tools to better prepare students for the integrated practice of sustainable design; Autodesk Revit Architecture BIM (Building Information Modeling) Curriculum, a series of project-based lesson plans designed to support classroom teaching and promote student understanding of BIM; AutoCAD Civil 3D BIM Curriculum, to give students the tools to compete and succeed in civil engineering careers; and AutoCAD Inventor Curriculum, featuring 3D mechanical design from sketching, modeling and documentation to analysis and visualization.

These software suites offer the opportunity to expand horizons, develop skill sets, thereby promoting career success for tomorrow's design professionals.

Please contact us to find out more about these new educational software suites.